coral

[VPOOL13]

how long after my tank has cycled can i start placing corals?
and what kinds are good ones?

 

[Washburn82]

I believe you can put them in right away after a water change following your cycle. As for "good ones" it depends on your lighting among other things.

 

[VPOOL13]

t5 lighting which i think said 78 watts.

 

[kilo]

you definitely need brighter lights! general rule of thump is 6-8w per gallon! your at .57w per gallon.... :/ i would upgrade before i put corals in, you might be able to get away with zoas/palys, mushroom.. but your light is really low watts so i would upgrade before i put corals in, they make some awesome led fixtures

 

[kilo]

unless its a dual or tri/quad fixture?

 

[VPOOL13]

yeah its a dual

 

[kbuser92]

2x39 T5? I would add another 2x39 or a 4x39 if you can fit it.

 

[VPOOL13]

its 36.
and i thought about some leds possibly

 

[little_fish]

The 5-6 watts per gallon is a little exaggerated, but you do want at least 4. Im not sure you could even keep softies with that light.

 

[kilo]

as for leds
marineland reef bright leds (few people on this forum have them)
aquaray 60 or 112
agua illumination SOL's
radions are awesome but very expensive
just a few choices

 

[VPOOL13]

Aquarium Light Fixtures: Coralife Aqualight HO T-5 Dual Lamp Aquarium Light Fixture
this is the light i have now.

 

[NanoReefer]

Check out Finsanity Aquarium Store they make diy leds, me and a few others on the forum have them. they are really awesome!